Why should I use MST-BAR for reinforcing concrete structures?
- ✓ MST-Rebar is a fiberglass rebar specifically engineered and designed with an Integral Rib that mechanically locks it into concrete.
- ✓ Unlike every other rebar, including traditional steel and other fiberglass rebars, the only way to pull it out is to break the concrete itself.
- ✓ No other glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar, and certainly not steel rebar, can compete with MST-BAR’s:
- – 3x bond strength
– 3x tensile strength
– 20x fatigue resistance - ✓ MST-BAR is a more durable solution to concrete reinforcement.
Why do builders and contractors prefer it over steel rebar?
Builders and contractors are discovering the labor savings of using MST-BAR fiberglass rebar.
Specifically, MST-BAR is
- 4x lighter than steel
- MST-Bar allows workers to install rebar with ease and reduce workplace injury.
Saving labor reduces the time builders and contractors are on each job site. The installation of MST-BAR fiberglass rebar:
- takes half the time to install with half the number of workers
- requires ZERO maintenance and repairs
- Builders experience increased productivity with MST-BAR, allowing them to achieve more projects in a month or the same number of projects.
What are the other benefits of MST-BAR over steel rebar?
- Non-Corrosive (suited to any environmental exposure)
- Non-Conductive (does NOT conduct heat, cold, or electricity)
- Easy to Transport (75% lighter than steel, saving on shipping costs)
- Easy to Cut (especially when using a diamond blade)
Where can MST-BAR be used?
- Virtually anywhere you can use steel, you can use MST-BAR instead.
Applications of MST-BAR fiberglass rebar include but are not limited to:
ICF Walls:
- Used for horizontal and vertical reinforcement, MST-BAR is the best fiberglass rebar with our SuperForm Insulated Concrete Forms.
– The Integral Rib locks the concrete inside SuperForm ICF causing fewer cracks. - MST-BAR’s Alternative Innovative Corner Support method uses straight lengths of MST-BAR in the most vulnerable area of an ICF wall: the corner. This alternative method has been 3rd party tested and proven to provide a stronger corner than traditional bent bar applications. However, pre-bends of MST-BAR are available.
Flatwork – MST-BAR Grade I and Grade II are engineered for concrete flatwork.
- Whether it is a patio, driveway, or concrete slab, MST-BAR comes in diameters between 8mm – 10mm and is offered at lengths of 4ft – 60ft.
- Due to its non-conductive nature, no grounding is required.
Is MST-BAR CSA/ACI approved?
All MST-BAR fiberglass rebar complies with CSA S807 and ACI 440 codes including additional compliance and design codes.
What are the Bar Sizes & Weight of MST-BAR?
| TEM CODE | Bar# | LBS./20′ LENGHT | # of BARS / LIFT | LBS./ LIFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MST-10 | #3 Grade | (10mm) | 2.1 | 500 | 1050 |
| MST-11 | #3 (10mm) | 2.62 | 500 | 1310 |
| MST-13 | #4 (13mm) | 4.6 | 250 | 1150 |
| MST-15 | #5 (15mm) | 7.12 | 200 | 1424 |
| MST-17 | #6 (20mm) | 10.21 | 150 | 1531 |
| MST-19 | #8 (25mm) | 18 | 75 | 1350 |
*Custom legths and bends are an option.
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Rebar Ties
Don’t forget the rebar ties! They aren’t needed in normal ICF applications ( except for lintels above windows and doors) but you will need to tie your rebar in your footers and flat work.
Rebar Tying Tool
Steel Rebar
ASTM A615 REBAR
ASTM A615 rebar is most commonly used in low-stress and less-demanding applications, and makes an economical choice in situations where a tremendous level of tensile strength is not needed. Its strength and performance characteristics are grade-dependent, and A615 rebar is available in a full range of standard sizes, including: No. 3 through No. 11.
Available Grades:
Grade 60: This rebar grade offers enhanced yield strength of at least 60 thousand pounds per square inch (kpsi) under normal conditions.
Deformed Rebar Options:
Though A615 rebar by definition is comprised simply of deformed, plain carbon steel, it can be enhanced with epoxy coatings or other strength and durability-enhancing treatments if project requirements demand it.
Usage of A615 Rebar:
A615 rebar increases the tensile strength of concrete, and can be used for both primary and secondary reinforcement. It helps absorb stress and weight, and facilitates the more even distribution of the tension caused by the expansion and contraction of concrete when it is exposed to heat and cold, respectively.
Custom Bends and Lengths Available
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